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Apr 13, 2020 · 10 min
Coronavirus: The global fight to prevent another depression
The coronavirus pandemic is bringing us closer and closer to a global economic depression. POLITICO's Ben White gives an inside look at how the world's leading economies are scrambling to prevent that. Plus, Saudi Arabia and Russia reach an unprecedented deal to cut oil production. And Boris Johnson is out of the hospital. Ben White is chief economic correspondent for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Read more: Inside the global race to prevent another depression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 12, 2020 · 8 min
The other side of the Covid hotline
Erin is a nurse in Arizona who talks to more than 100 people a week on the Covid hotline. If you meet the criteria, she'll refer you to be tested. She explains what it's like to be on the other side of the phone, talking to people who are scared, angry and panicked, even as she watches the positive cases in her state tick upward. Erin is a nurse in Arizona. Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 10, 2020 · 10 min
The end for Bernie
It looked like Biden's race since Super Tuesday, but it took Bernie Sanders more than a month to drop out of the Democratic primary. POLITICO's Holly Otterbein looks at the end of Bernie's campaign. Plus, coronavirus deaths reach a new high in New York. And Boris Johnson is out of the ICU. Holly Otterbein covers the 2020 presidential race for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 9, 2020 · 14 min
Coronavirus: A rift in the White House
President Trump's fixation on an unproven anti-malaria drug and his tendency to play the blame game are causing a split in the White House. Plus, the head of the WHO calls for global solidarity. And the US is exploring a framework for eventually returning to normal. Nancy Cook is a White House reporter for POLITICO. Dan Diamond is a health care policy reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Read more: Trump’s ‘Hail Mary’ drug push rattles his health team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 8, 2020 · 11 min
Coronavirus: A crisis for communities of color
The coronavirus pandemic is disproportionately hitting black and brown communities in the US. POLITICO's Laura Barrón-López explains why — and how a lack of data could make things worse. Plus, New York deaths hit a new high. And California is 'bending the curve.' Laura Barrón-López is a national political reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Read more: Health professionals warn of ‘explosion’ of coronavirus cases in minority communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 7, 2020 · 9 min
Coronavirus: The battle over voting
Wisconsin is asking its citizens to head to the polls today despite a global pandemic and an executive order from the state's governor delaying the vote. POLITICO's Natasha Korecki explains why the election is going forward — and how it gives a glimpse into the fight brewing over November. Plus, Trump disputes a scathing inspector general report on American hospitals. And Fauci says we may never get back to normal. Natasha Korecki is a national correspondent for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Read more: Wisconsin is holding the most dangerous election ever. Here’s why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 6, 2020 · 11 min
Coronavirus: The next hot spots
Rural communities in the South are on track to become coronavirus hot spots in the coming weeks. POLITICO's Alice Miranda Ollstein and Dan Goldberg explain why a shortage of beds and medical equipment could cause disproportionate suffering in those areas. Plus, up to 50 percent of people who contract the virus may not show symptoms. And the UN calls for a global response to a spike in domestic violence. Alice Miranda Ollstein is a health care reporter for POLITICO. Dan Goldberg is health care reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Read more: Virus hot spots in South poised for disproportionate suffering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 3, 2020 · 11 min
Coronavirus: Can history save Trump from a historic crisis?
President Trump's team is searching through the trenches of presidential history to find inspiration for how to tackle the pandemic. POLITICO's Gabby Orr explains why it might be tough for Trump to rise to the occasion like other presidents have. Plus, the CDC is set to recommend Americans wear protective masks. Gabby Orr is a White House reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Read more: Trump team reaches into presidential history for a historic crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 2, 2020 · 11 min
Coronavirus: How we broke the 'pandemic playbook' story
A mysterious document. Some rubber gloves. And a carefully[hyphen]coordinated — 6 feet away! — handoff. POLITICO brings you an inside look at how our reporters break stories when they’re stuck inside — and how they found the secret “pandemic playbook”. Plus, Gov. DeSantis order Floridians to stay at home. And Dr. Fauci gets a security detail. Nahal Toosi is POLITICO's foreign affairs correspondent. Dan Diamond is a health care policy reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 1, 2020 · 9 min
Coronavirus: The next 30 days
The White House is warning that the next 30 days will be crucial in the fight against the coronavirus — and that even if the current social distancing guidelines are followed, deaths could reach 240,000. But President Trump still hasn't issued a nationwide 'shelter in place' order. POLITICO's Renuka Rayasam explains why. Plus, the UN is urging a global response. And the CDC says 25 percent of infected people might not show symptoms. Renuka Rayasam is POLITICO's Texas correspondent and author of the POLITICO Nightly newsletter. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 31, 2020 · 9 min
'Everything is like a horror movie': How the coronavirus is felt across the world
From Madrid to Detroit, POLITICO brings you an on-the-ground look at how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting everyday life in cities across the globe. Plus, a growing number of states are cracking down on social distancing. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. We want to hear how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting your life. Send a voice memo recording to audio@politico.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 30, 2020 · 8 min
Coronavirus: Who lives and who dies?
A shortage of life-saving ventilators is looming in America. POLITICO's Joanne Kenen explains why US hospitals aren’t prepared to make tough decisions about who gets care and who doesn't. Plus, President Trump is extending social distancing guidelines. And Dr. Anthony Fauci has a bleak projection for coronavirus deaths. Joanne Kenen is executive editor for health care at POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Read more: A lottery for ventilators? Hospitals prepare for ethical conundrums Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 27, 2020 · 7 min
Can we save the economy from the coronavirus? Eh, it's complicated.
As unemployment due to the coronavirus pandemic soars, POLITICO's Ben White explains where the economy is headed — and what the U.S. can do to prevent a full-blown Great Depression. Plus, why our top money guy disagrees with the Fed head. And the U.S. now has the highest number of confirmed cases in the world. Ben White is chief economic correspondent for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Read more: ‘Just damage containment’: Cost of the coronavirus shutdown keeps rising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 26, 2020 · 9 min
Coronavirus: No, the end isn't in sight.
It's gonna get worse before it gets better. POLITICO's Dan Diamond explains just how bad the coronavirus pandemic it will get — and how U.S. policy can shape that. Plus, the Senate passes a $2 trillion relief package. And New Orleans emerges as a hotspot. Dan Diamond reports on health care politics and policy for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Read more: Trump team failed to follow NSC’s pandemic playbook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 25, 2020 · 8 min
Coronavirus: We have a stimulus package!
Five days. That’s how long it took Senate leaders to announce a deal on a nearly $2 trillion coronavirus relief package early this morning. POLITICO's Marianne LeVine explains how Congress 'fast forwarded talks 100 times' to make it happen. Plus, the White House is calling for anyone leaving the New York area to self-isolate for two weeks. And President Trump wants the country to 'reopen' by Easter. Marianne LeVine covers the Senate for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Read more: Negotiators strike deal on massive coronavirus rescue package We want your feedback on POLITICO Dispatch. You can reach out to the audio team via audio@politico.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 24, 2020 · 8 min
Coronavirus: The law that could save us from a medical supply shortage
Despite desperate pleas from lawmakers and hospitals, why hasn’t President Trump used a decades-old law to force companies to produce more critical medical supplies? POLITICO's Bryan Bender breaks it down. Plus, Mnuchin and Schumer are closer to a deal on a coronavirus stimulus package. And cases in Italy are finally dropping. Bryan Bender is a senior national correspondent for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. We want your feedback on POLITICO Dispatch. You can reach out to the audio team via audio@politico.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 23, 2020 · 9 min
Coronavirus: Inside the emergency room
As healthcare workers across the nation sound the alarm over a looming shortage of medical supplies and protective equipment, POLITICO gives you an on-the-ground look at one doctor's experience in the emergency room. Plus, Senators are back at the negotiating table after failing to pass a $1.6 trillion relief package. Tiffany is an emergency medicine resident in Detroit. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. We want your feedback on POLITICO Dispatch. You can reach out to the audio team via audio@politico.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 21, 2020 · 4 min
A 5-Year-Old's Guide to Coronavirus
Are you feeling confused and paranoid during this pandemic? Isabelle is here to help. The daughter of POLITICO White House reporter Nancy Cook explains coronavirus through a five-year-old's eyes. Isabelle is a five-year-old ingenue. Nancy Cook covers the White House for POLITICO. Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO Audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 20, 2020 · 7 min
Coronavirus: The problem with treatments
President Trump says he's 'slashing red tape' to streamline the development of coronavirus treatments. But POLITICO's Sarah Owermohle reports it's not that easy. Plus, all of California is under lockdown. And the pandemic is pummeling Europe. Sarah Owermohle covers drugs and pharmaceuticals for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Read more: 'Bad advice from the president': Trump touts unproven coronavirus drugs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 19, 2020 · 10 min
Coronavirus: Is America the next Italy?
As coronavirus cases mount, U.S. hospitals are bracing for a surge in patients and working to avoid a healthcare crisis like Italy's. POLITICO's Dan Diamond breaks down how prepared we are ... and the three people he blames for the spread. Plus, China reports its first day with no new local infections. And layoffs due to the pandemic are skyrocketing.